Earlier Nights, Earlier Curtain: Blumenthal Arts Adjusts Weekend Show Times

CHARLOTTE, NC – Is Charlotte becoming a city of early birds? Blumenthal Arts is making sure theatergoers don’t have to choose between curtain call and a good night’s rest.

 

Beginning with The Sound of Music on Nov. 18, select performance times for Broadway productions at the Belk Theater will start earlier; a shift that reflects a collective lifestyle change and how the organization continues to evolve.

 

New curtain times are as follows:

• Friday evenings: 7:30 p.m. (previously 8 p.m)
• Saturday evenings: 7:30 p.m. (previously 8 p.m)
• Sunday matinees: 1 p.m. (previously 1:30 p.m)
• Sunday evenings: 6:30 p.m. (previously 7 p.m)

 

“Charlotte has grown and changed in so many ways, and so have the routines of the people who make our theatres come alive,” said Tom Gabbard, President and CEO of Blumenthal Arts. “We want our audiences to have the best experience possible, and for many, that means a curtain time that better fits their busy routines.”

 

The adjustments follow audience feedback and mirror a broader lifestyle shift towards earlier evenings, especially for those commuting uptown for shows. It’s part of Blumenthal’s ongoing commitment to making live theatre feel inviting, effortless, and in step with the community it serves.

 

“Everything we do is about connection,” added Gabbard. “If this small change helps people enjoy dinner beforehand, make it home a little earlier, or simply feel more at ease coming to the theatre, then it’s a change worth making.”

 

For more information about time changes, visit blumenthalarts.org. Guests can also sign up for Blumenthal’s newsletter here or follow on Instagram, Facebook or X. Tickets for The Sound of Music are on sale now and available here.

 

For images or interview requests, contact Taylor Mumma at: taylor@rachelsutherland.net

 

MORE ABOUT BLUMENTHAL ARTS

Located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, Blumenthal Arts is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit performing arts organizations, dedicated to enriching lives and building community through the power of the arts. Since opening in 1992, Blumenthal has presented the Carolinas’ largest Broadway season alongside concerts, comedy, dance, and immersive experiences across its four theaters (Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, Stage Door Theater and Knight Theater).

 

The organization engages more than 150,000 students each year through education and access programs, such as The Blumey Awards. It supports local and emerging artists and invests in the development of new works, earning 13 Tony Awards for its co-productions. Hosting more than 1,000 events annually and welcoming millions of guests since its founding, Blumenthal Arts continues to shape Charlotte’s cultural landscape and strengthen the region’s creative economy. For more information, visit blumenthalarts.org.